Salary : $71,148.00 - $95,652.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 1452_DSFM_FPD_081225
Department: Washington State Patrol
Division: Fire Prevention Division
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
About the Position:

This position supports the mission of the agency by working to reduce our citizens' vulnerability to fire, crime, terrorism, and natural hazards. In compliance with the Fire Prevention Division's Strategic Plan, the certification program's objective is to increase the level of professionalism in the Washington State fire service through firefighter certification.
This position specifically supports the mission of the agency and the division's strategic plan through the delivery of accredited firefighter certification programs and participation in the Mobilization program; both which help to control risk to life, property, and community vitality that may result from destructive fire and emergency incidents.
This position is responsible for research, development, maintenance, revisions of standards, and day-to-day work and oversight of assigned program objectives in accordance with the policies and procedures of national accreditation entities, agency policies and standards, and division/section procedures.
This position develops procedures for review and final adoption in compliance with accreditation entities to meet evaluation and accreditation requirements. The position also develops and provides testing requirements to evaluate occupational competencies, assisting in designing certification examinations, performing statistical test analysis and test validation.
This position manages the firefighter certification test item bank, produces and maintains a confidential inventory of certification exams, and facilitates the scoring of exams and reporting of exam results.. This position also provides technical support to test personnel, coordinates and participates in technical advisory groups who aid in the enhancement and oversight of the test personnel and firefighter certification programs, and maintains test administration personnel records.
This position coordinates the development and maintenance of the firefighter certification database.

This position participates in the day-to-day activities within the program, including test grading, data entry concerning testing data, and other duties to ensure timely customer service.
This position makes recommendations for necessary program improvements, represents the Fire Protection Bureau to external stakeholders and other groups at meetings pertaining section programs as assigned and supports the Emergency Operations Center and field response functions during fire mobilization events.
About the Division:
The Fire Prevention Division is active in providing a variety of Fire Protection services including all risk mobilization, fire inspections on licensed care facilities, plan review of schools, data collection, analysis,hazardous materials training, and the licensing and certification of the fire sprinkler, fireworks, and cigarette industries to both public and private sectors. These sections provide planning, training, and technical assistance for firefighters and emergency responders who are mobilized for statewide emergencies such as hazardous materials, earthquakes, nuclear facilities, as well as other high-risk situations.

About the Agency:
The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
Duties

Under general direction from the Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, you would be responsible for:

• Management and security of firefighter certification test banks in order to meet adopted national standards for professional firefighter qualifications and the guidelines of accrediting bodies.
• Manage the database of certification test personnel, takes lead role in performing training and audits as necessary to ensure compliance with agency policies and policies of accrediting agencies.
• Conducts meetings with stakeholders and interested parties to develop recommended direction of certification testing process.
• Scores and processes written/computer-based exams and prepares results for distribution.
• Participates in delivery of Test Administration Personnel (TAP) training.
• Responds to and supports mobilization incidents as Subject Matter Expert on the mobilization plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support agency, bureau, and section programs.

This position interacts with fellow Professional Development & Response section employees, other Fire Protection Bureau employees, external fire service stakeholders, and representatives of other allied agencies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment for response to mobilizations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• Must successfully pass and obtain the ICC Fire Inspector 1 certification within 6 months of employment;
• Must successfully pass and obtain the ISFAC or Pro Board accredited NFPA Fire Instructor 1 within 1 year of employment.
• Must successfully pass and obtain the NWCG or FEMA certification in I-100, I-200, I-300, IS-700, IS-800 within 1 year of employment.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the

Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025
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No additional point value is given for questions 1-3. Have you ever worked for the Washington State Patrol (WSP)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to question #1, what month/year were you last employed with WSP?
03

If you answered "yes" to question #1, what district/division were you assigned to prior to separation from WSP?
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+WSP-PBE01 - The Washington State Patrol has strict hiring standards for all employees within our agency. Carefully review questions 5 - 23 and respond honestly. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to respond to these questions during a polygraph test. UNTRUTHFUL RESPONSES WILL RESULT IN YOUR PERMANENT DISQUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR AGENCY. "POSSESSION" is defined as having actual physical control of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug for personal use with the intent to commit a crime. "USE" is defined as trying, testing, or experimenting - which includes but is not limited to - tasting, smoking, injecting, absorbing, sniffing, or inhaling. Do you understand the importance of answering these questions honestly AND that untruthful responses will permanently disqualify you from employment with our agency?

• Yes
• No

05

+WSP-PBE02 - For the questions related to past drug use, definitions of illegal Schedule 1-5 drugs are listed here for your reference: Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) - Examples could include: Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, Cannabis, etc.Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) - Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) - Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) - Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc. Schedule V (RCW 69.50.212). Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) over five (5) times combined within the last 10 years? This also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs.

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE03 - Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) in the last three (3) years? This also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs.

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE05 - Have you been convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last 10 years?

• Yes
• No

08

+WSP-PBE06 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor involving DUI more than once?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE07 - Have you ever injected any non-prescribed illegal drugs?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE08 - Have you ever knowingly trafficked, sold, offered to sell, or transported for sale any illegal drugs after age 13?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE09 - Have you ever possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except Cannabis) after submitting any law enforcement application?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE10 - Have you ever possessed or used Heroin or its derivatives?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE11 - Have you ever used or illegally possessed any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs while employed by a law enforcement agency (this includes military law enforcement)?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE12 - For the following questions, the term "conviction" refers to any disposition adverse to you. A decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or acquittal will not be considered a conviction for the purpose of these questions; however, a dismissal received after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of prosecution or sentence will be considered a conviction for the purposes of these questions. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

15

+WSP-PBE13 - Have you intentionally inhaled (huffed) any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE14 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving the use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, sex crimes, etc.), or controlled substances?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE15 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE16 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor (other than those listed in PBE14) OVER the age of 21?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE17 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor UNDER the age of 21?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE18 - Have you been convicted of more than two (2) major moving violations (Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 2nd Degree, etc.) in the last five years?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE19 - Have you ever been convicted of a crime or had a charge reduced or dismissed for any reason?

• Yes
• No

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+WSP-PBE20 - If you answered Yes to one or more questions listed in #5 through #22, you MUST provide detailed information (including dates) for each situation. NOT PROVIDING AN EXPLANATION FOR EACH YES ANSWER WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. If you marked No to each of these questions please type -Does not apply-.
23

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

24

Will you now or in the future require 'sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?For purposes of this question "sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit" means "an H-IB visa petition, an 0-1 visa petition, an E-3 visa petition, TN status and 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as 1-140 portability or Adjustment of Status portability) for long-delayed adjustment of status applications that have been pending for 180 days or longer." (please contact us at the email address on the bottom of this job posting if you are uncertain whether you may need immigration sponsorship or desire clarification.)

• Yes
• No

25

Do you possess a valid, unrestricted Washington state drivers license or are you able to obtain one within 30 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

26

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some College but no degree.
• Associates Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
• None of the above.

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How many years of paid or volunteer fire fighting experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• I have 1-2 years of experience
• I have 2-3 years of experience
• I have 3-4 years of experience
• I have 4-5 years experience
• I have 5-6 years experience
• I have 6-7 years experience
• I have more than 7 years of experience

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How many years of project management experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• I have 1-2 years experience
• I have 2-3 years experience
• I have 3-4 years experience

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Describe your project management experience, planning, and organizing work into a sequence of action steps, and timeline, and evaluate progress to achieve a goal.
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Please select of of the current certifications that you hold below. If you do not have any of these select N/A

• I-100
• I-200
• I-300
• I-700
• I-800
• ICC Fire Inspector 1
• NFPA Fire Instructor 1 (ISFAC or Pro Board accredited)
• N/A

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This position requires you to complete and successfully obtain a series of certifications for this position within your first 6 months to a year of employment which the agency pays for with certain restrictions. Do you understand and accept this requirement for the position?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in firefighter training, knowledge of fire service standards, and/or knowledge of accredited certification programs?

• Yes
• No

33

Do you have knowledge and experience using test bank management software?

• Yes
• No

34

Please indicate your experience providing customer service; listening attentively, identifying issues, providing options, fulfilling services, and/or exercising knowledge of laws and regulations to assist others and/or resolve complaints or conflicts.

• Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn.)
• Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through training, OR, through at least 6 months of experience applying this competency in the workplace.)
• Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied this competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience.)
• Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience.)

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Briefly describe your use of organizational and time management skills.
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Do you have experience in database managment, including web-based client accessible databases>

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in testing and measurement in public safety occupations/standards?

• Yes
• No

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As part of the pre-employment process, are you willing and able to undergo an extensive background investigation? This would include a polygraph examination, credit check, criminal records check, and fingerprinting.

• Yes
• No

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In order to be considered for this position, you must have included a current cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications for this position.Did you include your current cover letter?

• Yes
• No

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You must submit your unofficial transcript of the highest degree that you've completed.Did you attach an unofficial transcript of the highest degree that you've completed?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you hear about this job?

• WSP Recruiter/Hiring Event
• Family/Friend works for WSP
• WSP Website
• Direct Text Message with a Recruiter Through Interview Now
• Military/Veteran Event
• Miramar
• Social Media
• Airport Marketing
• Indeed
• Handshake
• Email Broadcast
• Careers.Wa.Gov
• Other

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